hop trefoil

noun

1. a leguminous plant, Trifolium campestre, of N temperate grasslands, with globular yellow flower heads and trifoliate leaves US and Canadian namehop clover

Example Sentences

The hop-trefoil is a favourite crop for sheep, but Hilary said it was too soft for horses.

From Project Gutenberg

It arose from the yellow flower of the hop-trefoil: honey sometimes has a flavour which resembles it.

From Project Gutenberg